Indiana University Athletics
Merchent Sets IU Freshman Program Record
5/26/2021 10:26:00 AM | Men's Golf
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana men's golf freshman Clay Merchent made his mark on the IU record book this season as he set a new low average for a freshman with a 72.46. The mark bests Jorge Campillo's previous record of 72.67 that he set in 2006.
In addition, Merchent's season average is the best for any Hoosier since Alex Martin posted a 72.33 in 2010 and it is the 10th best average in IU history (both 20 round minimums).
"Clay Merchent has quickly established himself as one of the premier golfers in the Big Ten Conference and he is on his way to becoming one of the top players in the country," Coach Mike Mayer said. "I've had the great pleasure to coach and work with some of the top collegiate golfers including Jorge Campillo and Jeff Overton and I would easily put Clay in their category. The next three years with Clay, and the returning members of our team, are going to be memorable."
For his efforts this season, Merchent became the third Hoosier in IU history to be named Big Ten Freshman of the Year. He joined Campillo and Jody Roudebush to earn the accolade. He also was the first Hoosier since Brant Peaper to be named to the Big Ten First Team.
Merchent earned four top-10 finishes and a pair of top-5 finishes on his way to guiding Indiana to an NCAA Regional appearance in Tallahassee.
In addition, Merchent's season average is the best for any Hoosier since Alex Martin posted a 72.33 in 2010 and it is the 10th best average in IU history (both 20 round minimums).
"Clay Merchent has quickly established himself as one of the premier golfers in the Big Ten Conference and he is on his way to becoming one of the top players in the country," Coach Mike Mayer said. "I've had the great pleasure to coach and work with some of the top collegiate golfers including Jorge Campillo and Jeff Overton and I would easily put Clay in their category. The next three years with Clay, and the returning members of our team, are going to be memorable."
For his efforts this season, Merchent became the third Hoosier in IU history to be named Big Ten Freshman of the Year. He joined Campillo and Jody Roudebush to earn the accolade. He also was the first Hoosier since Brant Peaper to be named to the Big Ten First Team.
Merchent earned four top-10 finishes and a pair of top-5 finishes on his way to guiding Indiana to an NCAA Regional appearance in Tallahassee.
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